# Brandon Da Cruz - The Truth About Body Recomposition

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Podcast: [Mikkipedia](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mikkipedia-1319728)
Published: 2026-07-07T17:00:00+00:00
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Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKIPEDIA at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz Supplement: Use code MIKKIPEDIA to get 20% off your first order - go to www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk to order yours NZ listeners - save 10% off Calocurb by using the code Mikkipedia10 at www.calocurb.co.nz This week on the podcast, Mikki speaks to fan favourite Brandon DaCruz — coach, educator, and one of the sharpest minds in physique and performance nutrition about body recomposition. While many people think of recomp purely as losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time, Brandon breaks down the three different forms it can take, and why the common claim that you cannot build muscle and lose fat simultaneously is based on an overly simplistic view of calories in, calories out. They also dive into why women may actually be better positioned for recomp than many people assume, the physiology behind this, and what Brandon sees in practice with his clients. Mikki and Brandon unpack the nutrition and training fundamentals that need to be in place, including protein intake, progressive training, and the common mistakes that stop women from seeing meaningful changes in body composition. Brandon DaCruz at his website https://www.brandondacruzfit.com/ , and on Instagram @brandondacruz_ Chasing Clarity https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-clarity-health-fitness-podcast/id1619611966 Brandon DaCruz is an online nutrition and physique coach, accredited nutritionist, functional nutrition and metabolism specialist, and health and fitness educator with over 16 years of coaching experience. Throughout his career, Brandon has helped more than 1,200 clients ranging from Olympia-level physique competitors and competitive athletes to b…

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